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KS08 YNP

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 133,907 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material cracked (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,936 miles

Engine / transmission mounting contaminated with oil + has play in bush

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or osf track rod end ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake Result / efficiency 19%. NSR = lazy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at various places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

metal coolant pipes corroded

most underbody panels / components covered in oil

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure: joint exposed on lock to lock checks (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine / transmission mounting contaminated with oil + has play in bush

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or osf track rod end ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake Result / efficiency 19%. NSR = lazy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at various places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

metal coolant pipes corroded

most underbody panels / components covered in oil

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play or steering arm inner joint very minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads appear be close t limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre: has a cut but NOT in excess of the requirements or deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low PRS: both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre: has a cut but NOT in excess of the requirements or deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,328 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,381 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,616 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,576 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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KS08 YNP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS08 YNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS08 YNP registered?

KS08 YNP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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